The American Council of Learned Societies has been tracking the career paths of alumni from the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program, which aims to showcase the importance of advanced training in the humanities. Nearly 200 recent humanities Ph.D.s were placed in two-year positions across various sectors including government and nonprofits. Five years later, many alumni held significant roles such as directors and consultants, with some opting for freelance work due to its appealing flexibility. Observations suggest that the fellowship experience guided fellows to their career choices, illuminating alternative paths for current Ph.D.s.
"Over the course of 10 cohorts (2011-2022), ACLS placed nearly 200 recent humanities Ph.Ds. in two-year positions in government, nonprofits, policy organizations and cultural institutions."
"This mode of work, whether working for a research consulting company, starting your own business or freelance editing or writing, is an attractive option for some."
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